US Bridges

Pr 22 Westbound over Local Road

Fair

Vega Alta Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM North of Vega Alta · Structure no. 022182

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54,200
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 22 Westbound over Local Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 22 Westbound over Local Road in Vega Alta Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Puerto Rico average of 51.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 54,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,300 by 2025. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 58 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 22 Westbound
CrossesLocal Road
Location2 KM North of Vega Alta
RouteInterstate 22
CountyVega Alta Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.42218, -66.31248
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.6 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,200 (2017)
Projected traffic68,300 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 22 Westbound over Local Road built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 22 Westbound over Local Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 22 Westbound over Local Road carry?

About 54,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 22 Westbound over Local Road?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 22 Westbound over Local Road?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.